The Best Cheap Restaurants in New York City

Hey, everyone! Today I’m talking about something near and dear to my heart, FOOD! Since moving back home, I’ve curated a list of restaurants with some of the best food for the best prices. I’m not really into small portions or boujee environments- I am more concerned with how the food tastes and if I’m getting enough of it to make me full. I know some of you may be coming into town for NYFW soon, so if you’re looking for delicious food and don’t necessarily want to go crazy with spending, I got you. I’m also a creature of habit, so if you see me at any of these restaurants feel free to say hi!

This is the cheapest restaurant on this list and wow, does it have a special place in my heart. Shanghai Cafe Deluxe is most famous for its Shanghai-style soup dumplings (8 dumplings for about ~$5). When I took my boyfriend here for the first time, we ordered two orders of the soup dumplings and our bill was barely over $10. If you’re vegetarian, the other best thing on the menu is their lo-mein (which you can get with tofu). It used to be more under-the-radar, but word has recently gotten out that this place has unbelievable food for incredibly little money, so I’d avoid going at super peak times. Shanghai Cafe is cash only, so be sure to have cash on you before you go!

If you’re looking for an authentic Korean food experience, look no further than Han Bat! The small dish appetizers, given before every meal at no extra charge, never fail to make me happy. The entrees are both piping hot and spicy- I always have to wait a while before eating my dishes, but it’s totally worth it! It’s a larger restaurant, so I wouldn’t be too concerned about getting a table here. Perhaps best of all, Han Bat is open 24/7, so you can devour delicious Korean food whenever the heck you feel like it.

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Lupe’s is one of my absolute favorite places in the city. I discovered this place thanks to my summer internship at Sharebite. I ordered in for delivery and the food was so cheap and sooo good that I was compelled to find out more about the physical location of the restaurant. To my delight, the actual restaurant is SO INSTAGRAM!! The outside is bright blue and bright pink with a neon sign in the window (perfect for a photo shoot 😉 ). Inside, the walls are decorated with record sleeves for a retro feel. The ambiance is very cozy and welcoming and the burritos are to die for. If you go, my recommendation is to order a mojito from the drink menu. My personal go-to is the pineapple flavor, they do such an amazing job!

This was another find of mine thanks to my Sharebite internship. Thai food can be hard to get just right, but Potjanee Thai never disappoints. I took a larger group of friends here a few months back and we all ordered different dishes and unanimously enjoyed everything. Potjanee Thai is small and has a low-key ambiance. I’d definitely recommend this place for a date night. Oh, and everything is priced incredibly low for what you get. I’ve gotten dinner here for $15!

Photos taken from Yelp because when I went, it was dark as you’ll see in the VIDEO!

This place is right near my house so I order in from them alllll the time. Their Indian food is simply spectacular. The restaurant itself is very small and dimly lit at night, as you can see in the YouTube video, but that doesn’t make the experience any less enjoyable. Mughlai is very vegetarian-friendly as well. Their menu is organized into vegetarian and non-vegetarian sections. They also have an INCREDIBLE weekday lunch special where if you go in person, all dishes are 50% off. It’s insaaaane!

BEST CHEAP RESTAURANTS IN NYC VIDEO

I put together video footage of me visiting every single one of these restaurants. Check out what I ordered and experience each atmosphere for yourself!

These are decidedly the best cheap restaurants in New York City that I’ve come across. Loved this list? Have any other eateries that would make great additions to this roundup? Leave your thoughts in the comments 🙂

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